September 2006 Local Happenings

September 1 - Annual Ocean Grove Memorabilia Auction will begin at 5 pm at the Youth Temple, Ocean Grove. A preview will be held from 3-5 pm. Call (732) 774-1869 or go to www.oceangrovehistory.org

September 2 - Stroll the Annual Craft Show from 9 am to 4 pm on the boardwalk in Ocean Grove. Call (732) 774-1869 or go to www.oceangrovehistory.org

September 2 - Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Jazz Fest from 3 to 10 pm. This is a great festival featuring well-known Jazz & Blues Artist on the Great Lawn by the Promenade, Long Branch. Call (732) 923-2044 www.longbranch.org

September 3 - Highlands 6th Annual Classic Car Show will run from 11 am to 3 pm at Huddy Park, Bay Ave, Highlands. Call (732) 291-4713 or go to www.highlandsnj.com

September 3 - Check out the Big Band Swing Night starting at 5 pm. This show, featuring the Jazz Lobsters as well as a dance contest, will be held at the Municipal Parking Lot Brighton Av, Long Branch. Call (732) 923-2044 or go to www.longbranch.org

September 6 - Brookdale Community College invites the public to view a moving pre and post 9/11 photograph tribute by award winning local photographers Gary Gellman, Howell, and Veronica L. Yankowski, Bloomfield. The special exhibit will be on display at the Western Monmouth Branch Campus, 3680 Route 9 South, Freehold, September 6 - 20. Monday through Thursday viewing hours will be 10 am to 7 pm and Fridays from 10am to 5 pm. The exhibit is free and the public is invited to a Meet the Artist reception in the gallery Monday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A special invitation is extended to middle and high school students to attend the reception and ask the photographers about their work. The Western Monmouth Branch Campus is located behind the Bank of America. The photographs will be on display in room 101. For more information regarding the reception and exhibit, call 732-625-7005.

September 7 - Enjoy the sounds of Bobby Byrne with Irish Songs & Humor starting at 7 pm at the Huisman Gazeboon Ocean Ave & So. Lake Dr in Belmar. Call (732) 681-3700 or go to www.belmar.com

September 7 thru 10 Eastern Surfing Assoication Tournament 7am to 4pm at the 17th avencue Beach 732-681-3700

September 7 thru September 10 Riverfest at Monmouth Park 12 noon. Top contemporary jazz artists, wine tasting, arts & Crafts festival. Children's rides & activites. Monmouth Park Race track Oceanport

September 7 thru 10 Annual NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Dragg Racing Series at raceway PArk 230 Pension Rd. Englishtown Call 732-446-7800

September 9 - Steamboat Dock Museum’s Annual Arts & Crafts Holiday Bazaar featuring Fall & Holiday Items at the Steamboat Dock Museum and happily sponsored by the Keyport Historical Society. Baked goods and Lunch, great soup, desserts, refreshments will be for sale. Admission is free. The Steamboat Dock Museum is located on Broad Street on the Bay, Keyport. Please call the following member’s phone number for additional information, Eloise at (732) 264-5097 or the Keyport Historical Society (732) 739-6390

September 9 - Long Branch Day features broadway classic 5k & Annual bocce ball and horsehsoe competition. 732-923-2044

September 9 - Author lecture and book signing by Vietnam veteran, Carey J. Spearman, featuring his newest book, "36 Years and a Wake-Up," about his recent return to Vietnam, will be presented by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation at 1 pm at the Vietnam Era Educational Center, located adjacent to the Memorial in Holmdel, off Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway. Suggested donation $5. Call (732) 335-0033 or go to www.njvvmf.org.

September 9 - Oceanport Festival 30th Annual Anniversary Summe's End. Live bands, food, fire works, spin art, face paiting, sand art and much more. Blackberry Bay, Port Au Peck Ave and Horicon 732-688-4922

September 9 - Giant Fall Flea Market 9am to 4pm Ocean Pathway Ocean Grove 732-7741391

September 9 & 10 - The Pine Creek Railroad of Historic Allaire State Park once again will celebrate Railroaders Weekend. As always, everything that runs, does. Multiple trains, multiple locomotives, shop tours, displays, exhibits, much more. Train fare is $5 per person, rest of show is FREE. Trains leave every half hour from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Located in Historic Allaire State Park, 4265 Route 524 Atlantic Ave., Allaire (Wall Twp) NJ, two miles west of GSP Exit 98 and Route 34, one mile east of I-195 Exit 31. Call 732-938-5524 for info, or visit online at http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=4414179&s=50852572

September 10 - The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to host the 9th Annual Rock 'n Ride Bike Tour. A leisurely day is planned for fun in the sun, with music, prizes and refreshments for families and friends. Riders can cruise a 10-mile course (beginning at 9:30 a.m.) or peddle the 40-mile trek (beginning at 9:00 a.m.) stretching the length of the island. The tour will take you through some of Long Beach Island's historic parks, beautiful communities and scenic areas. Pre-registration is $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). For more information about the Rock 'n Ride Bike Tour, please feel free to call Nicole at 1-888-853-6550, ext. 227 or visit http://www.jerseycoast-redcross.org/

September 10 - What are beach plums, where do you find them and how do you make jelly out of them? Those are some questions visitors will have answered at the 9th annual Beach Plum Festival in Island Beach State Park. In addition to a craft show, there will be environmental displays and talks. There will also be bird banding and lifeguard demonstrations, games for children and beach walks, all set in one of New Jersey's most beautiful seascapes. “The Return of the Peregrine Falcon” which was filmed at Island Beach Park will be shown. There will be several food vendors and a kayak donated by Yakkity-Yaks will be raffled. The Glimmer Grass Band will provide live entertainment throughout the day. Activities begin at 9 am and continue until 4 pm. Contact: Island Beach State Park Diane Bennett at 732-793-1698

September 10 - Red Bank Street Fair Join us on Monmouth Street for food, live music & more 732-842-4244

September 10 - Carson & Barnes Circus 1pm Beers St. Field Hazlet come early to see the big top go up and the animals roll in. 732-739-0653

September 11 - ‘Faux Finishes’program will be presented by Anne Marie Reedy hosted by the Keyport Historical Society located on Broad Street on the Bay, Keyport. The program starts at 7:30 pm. Call (732) 739-6390

September 12 - The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th Annual Largest Networking Party, celebrating its commitment to businesses in Central New Jersey. The festivities run from 5 to 8 pm, on the Rooftop of the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. The Chamber anticipates over 120 exhibitors this year including: Johnson & Johnson, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Wachovia Bank, N.A., Net Access Corporation, Allied Office Products, Middlesex County College, Magic 98.3/ WCTC, 1450AM, PNC Bank, United Way of Central Jersey, and Berkeley College. Attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors are urged to register promptly, as space is limited. Early bird tickets are still available at $25 each (door rate is $35). For details call 732-821-1700, email LNP@mcrcc.org, or on their website www.mcrcc.org.

September 16 - Trenton Jazz Festival starts at 2 pm at the State House Complex.(at Barrack & Lafayette St). This is an Outdoor Festival (Rain or Shine) For More Info Call: Division of Culture At (609) 989-3353 / Purchase Tickets At: War Memorial Box Office / Sound of Trenton Charge by Phone: 1-800-955-5566 or Online At: http://www.tickets.com/ For Directions: http://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=4414161&s=50852572

September 16 - Monmout Park Thoroughbred Festival 11:30 am Celebrate NJ breeding by honoring the best born in th Garden State

September 16 - Antique and Craft MArket 9am to 4pm Antiques, collectables, crafts Asbury Memorabilia Bradley Park Convention Hall Asbury Park 732-778-4706